2009 SUMMER CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Over 50 FREE nights of Entertainment Under the Stars

Lead Summer Season Sponsor:

JUNE/JULY

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

28             7pm

Opening Family Night: Flying Karamazov Brothers

“These juggling musical comedians are simply the best” – Gene Shalit, NBC.  S  

Sponsor:

29

No Performance

30         8pm

Westport Community Band

Our town's own talented musicians continue a proud Pavilion tradition.  S

Sponsor: Parks & Recreation

1             7pm*

The Hall Family

Everyone's favorite musical group returns for the 18th year.  S 

*Pre-show festivities begin at 6:30.  Moving indoor to Saugatuck School on

Riverside Avenue. 

Sponsor: Stew Leonard III Water Safety Foundation

2         8pm

Paul King Orchestra*

The 18-piece Big Band plays music you can dance to all evening long. 

*The 102nd Army Band originally scheduled for this date has been called to service.

3     

No Performance

Enjoy the P.A.L. fireworks at Compo Beach.

4            8pm*

River City Slim & the Zydeco Hogs

A spicy musical gumbo of Cajun, Creole and R&B. *The Bantam Band opens at 6:45.  X

Sponsor: Parks & Recreation

5                  7pm

Celebration

One of the metro-politan area's premier party bands; they play with energy, elegance and style.  S

Sponsor: Parks & Recreation

6                  8pm

Westport Community Band*

Our town's own talented musicians continue a proud Pavilion tradition.  S

Sponsor: Parks & Recreation

*Rescheduled from June 30 (rainout).

7                8pm

Fiesta del Norte Bring the whole family!  Latin folk and popular music from the Mariachis of Mexico to South America.  S

Underwriter: TD

Charitable

Foundation

8               7pm

Magic of Lyn

Lyn reappears to dazzle us with incredible eye-popping, jaw-dropping magical tricks.  S 

Sponsor: Westport Young Woman’s League

9               8pm

Connecticut Ballet

Beautifully trained dancers in a program of classical and contemporary ballet.  S

With the support of the CT Commission on Culture & Tourism and the

National Endowment for

the Arts.

10         8pm

MacTalla Mor

A Celtic Rock/Reggae bagpipe band with beautiful vocals.  Resistance is futile!  S

With the support of the CT Commission of Culture & Tourism and the National Endowment for the Arts.

11             8pm

Dodie Pettit

Local resident, singer/

songwriter and Broadway  veteran (Cats, Phantom of the Opera, Titanic), performs original rockin' country songs with a touch of blues from Nashville-recorded 2 CDs.  X 

Sponsor: Downtown Merchants Association

12        7pm

Incendio

Their smooth jazz and floor-pounding rhythms of nuevo flamenco are generating a national buzz.  S  

Sponsor: Downtown Merchants Association

13     

No Performance

14           8pm

Treehouse Comedy Club I

Sit down for stand-up as three comic cut-ups deliver a night of laughs (PG 13).  S

Sponsor: Parks & Recreation

15                7pm

Princess Katie & Racer Steve

Their latest rock, swing and pop-filled CD was awarded Best Music 2008 by Parenting Magazine.  S

Sponsor: Westport Young Woman’s League

16             8pm

Leslie Orofino: Red Hot & Blues

With Chris Coogan on piano, the singer/ actress performs songs made famous by Peggy Lee, Eartha Kitt, Sophie Tucker, and other ladies with attitude.  S

17            8pm

Heather Hardy & the Lil’Mama Band

Her beautiful voice and 5-string electric violin become one with the music; blues influenced by jazz and rock.  S

Sponsor: Parks & Recreation

18             8pm

Doug Wahlberg Band

"Great infectious pop sound, with sensational musicianship" - Miggs B.  Tom Schulz opens for this  "Best New Artist" nominated band.  X

Sponsor: Parks & Recreation

19             7pm

Navy Band Northeast

This 16-piece military band returns with music from the big band era to the present.  S 

Host: VFW Post 399

20

No Performance

21          8pm

Girl Authority

The newest tween sensation: 9 bubbly young girls with personalities to spare! They sing and dance covers of classic hits and today's chart-toppers.  S

Underwriter: TD

Charitable

Foundation

22       7pm

Circo Comedia

Unpredictable thrills, side-splitting comedy and daredevil stunts performed by Montreal’s  fantastic duo, Jean Saucier & Patrick Côté.  S

Sponsor: Westport Young Woman’s League

23       8pm

Rob Carlson & Modern Man

Bridging the gap between the 3 Tenors and the 3 Stooges, this trio never met a punch-line they did not like.  S 

Sponsor: Parks & Recreation

24             8pm

DNR

Fairfield County's all-physician rock’n’roll band plays an excellent mix of danceable music.  S

Sponsor: Parks & Recreation

25          8pm*

Gunsmoke

Authentic western swing and honky-tonk from the tri-state area’s most awarded country band.  *Dance lesson 7:15.  S 

Sponsor: Weston Capital Management LLC 

26           7pm

Roomful of Blues The Grammy Award winners' enthusiastic mix of jump, swing, blues and R&B is guaranteed to fill the dance floor.  S

Sponsor: Evi Allen Special Program Fund

27

No Performance

28          8pm

Suzanne Sherman Propp & Friends

For kids and their grown-ups!  Original and traditional songs and versions of favorites from artists including James Taylor.  S

Underwriter: TD

Charitable

Foundation

29         7pm

Audra Rox

“The Queen of the NY Kids Rock scene and her band’s infectious sing-along-melodies will have even the youngest toddlers bouncing” – Time Out NY Kids.  S

Sponsor:

30         8pm

3 Chicks Who Sing

Cindy, Karen and Sue return with an evening of love songs, show tunes, and pop standards.  S

31        8pm

E.T.A

Dynamic and versatile, this high-energy band plays the best of R&B, funk, reggae and rock.  S

Sponsor: Parks & Recreation

1            8pm

Ratso

“First rate, full-bodied rockin’ blues from Connecticut; blistering guitar by Ratso “ – The Blues Connection.  X 

Sponsor: Parks & Recreation

Rain Location & General Information:

Rain Location codes: “S” for Saugatuck School, 170 Riverside Avenue; “T” for Toquet Hall, 58 Post Road East; 

or “X” for No Rain Location.

For updates, visit our website at levittpavilion.com or call the Concert Hot Line: 203.221-2153.

Programs, artists and schedule subject to change.

AUGUST

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

2             7pm

Michael Coppola & Friends

An evening of memorable jazz standards sprinkled with classical favorites.  "Coppola has chops to burn" - Coda Magazine.  S

With the support of the CT Commission of Culture & Tourism and the National Endowment for the Arts.

3           8:30pm

TeenFlix:

Dark Knight

(PG-13)  T

Sponsors: Westport Youth Commission/Toquet Hall/Westport Library

4              8pm

Naomi Sommers & Phil Rosenthal

Magnificent old-time, toe-tapping folk sure to please all ages.  Let it warm your soul!  S

Underwriter: TD

Charitable

Foundation, and

with support received from the CT Commission on Culture & Tourism and the National Endowment for the Arts.

5              7pm

Mammoth Follies

Original songs, witty jokes, and earth-smashing dances performed by giant dinosaur puppets.  S

Sponsor:

6               8pm

Abaca String Band "Toes tapping in tempo, smiling faces and standing ovations - it's not a rock band, but a chamber music concert by the Abaca 5 - superb artists all" - NY Times.  S

7           8pm*

Don McLean in Concert

The iconic singer/songwriter in a special ticketed performance to benefit the Pavilion.  Tickets go on sale 7/1/09 and may be charged online: levittpavilion.com or by phone:

203-226-7600.

Sponsor: TD Bank

9                 8pm

Mark Pires

The singer, songwriter and guitarist’s song “I’m Gone” was chosen by VH1 as a finalist for Song of the Year.  X 

Sponsor: Parks & Recreation

9             7pm

Joe Carter Jazz Quintet

Brazilian jazz, refined and elegant, is the intense underlying pulse of these internationally acclaimed artists.  S

10            8:30pm

TeenFlix: Slumdog Millionaire

(R)  T

Sponsors: Westport Youth Commission/Toquet Hall/Westport Library

11             8pm

Treehouse Comedy Club II

3 more comedians and an encore laugh night (PG-13).  S

Sponsor: Parks & Recreation

12           7pm

Sol y Canto

"Songs from their Parents' Choice Award-winning album had the kids dancing in the aisles and on top of their seats" - Boston Globe.  S 

Sponsor:

13              8pm

The Nunziatas: Will & Anthony

The first twins to sing as soloists with the Boston Pops, their repertoire includes classic standards, Broadway, Italy and beyond.  S

Sponsor: Evi Allen Special Program Fund

14           8pm

Brave Combo

2 Grammy Awards/7 Nominations!  “A combination of world music, blues, klezmer rock, zydeco, and the chicken dance” – Washington Post.  S

*Dance lesson 7:15.  S 

Sponsor: Weston Capital Management LLC 

15               8pm

Early Clover

A charismatic singer and stirring renditions of Marvin Gaye, Otis Redding and Sam Cooke classics.  S

Sponsor: Evi Allen Special Program Fund

16              7pm

Bob Lasprogato & Uptown Jazz

For listening or dancing, smooth sounds for a hot summer night.  S

17            8:30pm

TeenFlix:

Forrest Gump (PG-13)  T

Sponsors: Westport Youth Commission/Toquet Hall/Westport Library

18             8pm

Merwin Mountain Band

Their spot-on harmonies and finely crafted melody lines raise every song to new levels of enjoyment.  S

19              7pm

Dirty Sock Funtime Band

Voted Best Kids Band 2009 by Time Out NY Kids!  S

Sponsor:

20             8pm

Connecticut Chamber Orchestra

“Bach to Broaday” featuring conductor Sayard Stone, and violin soloist Bernice Friedson.  S

21             8pm

New York City Swing

Star performers at Inaugural Balls, Grammy parties and Network TV.  *Dance lesson 7:15.  S 

Sponsor: Weston Capital Management LLC 

22                8pm

Remember September

“See them live and find out why they consistently open for some of the biggest acts in the country” – PLAY Magazine.  X

Sponsor: Parks & Recreation

23            7pm

Giacomo Gates

The ambassador of jazz brings new life to standards and jazz by Gershwin, Cole Porter, Ellington, Monk and others.  S

With the support of the CT Commission of Culture & Tourism and the National Endowment for the Arts.

24           8:30pm

TeenFlix:

Zoolander

(PG-13)  T

Sponsors: Westport Youth Commission/Toquet Hall/Westport Library  

25              8pm

Harmony on the Sound Chorus

This chapter of Sweet Adelines International sings a cappella 4-part barbershop style harmony - Broadway, love songs, blues and swing too!  S

Sponsor: Parks & Recreation

26                 7pm*

Steve Songs

Parent's Choice Gold Award Winner!  The LA Times applauds Steve's gentle humor and creative songs."  *Pre-show festivities begin at 6:30.  S

Sponsor: The Little Gym

27              8pm*

Val Ramos Flamenco Ensemble

“A hidden treasure in the Americas; superb musicianship!” – Rootsworld.

*Dance lesson 7:15.  S 

Sponsor: Weston Capital Management LLC, and with support received from the CT Commission on Culture & Tourism and the National Endowment for the Arts.

28               8pm

Mill River Band

The Pavilion's house band!  Experience a unique blend of acoustic rock, country blues and western swing.  S

Sponsor: Parks & Recreation

29                8pm

Gas House Gorillas

This primo jump blues band has it all: Amazing rhythm, awesome sax, fabulous guitar, killer front-man, and fantastic songs.  S 

Sponsor: HSBC Premier

30             7pm

Fairfield Counts

Enjoy swing and the big band sound with these popular area favorites.    Please bring canned goods for the Woman’s Club Food Closet.  S  

Sponsor: Westport Rotary

31           8:30pm

TeenFlix:

Ferris Bueller

(PG-13)  T

Sponsors: Westport Youth Commission/Toquet Hall/Westport Library

Rain Location & General Information:

Rain Location codes: “S” for Saugatuck School, 170 Riverside Avenue; “T” for Toquet Hall, 58 Post Road East;

 or “X” for No Rain Location.

For updates, visit our website at levittpavilion.com or call the Concert Hot Line: 203.221-2153.

Programs, artists and schedule subject to change.